Although several bulbs have burned out on the Movie Buff Theater's sign at the entrance and the letters are not completely formed, Caleb can still read the announcement for the upcoming movie.Which gestalt principle best accounts for this phenomenon?
A)principle of closure
B)principle of proximity
C)principle of similarity
D)principle of convergence

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The principle of closure refers to the brain's tendency to perceive incomplete or partial objects as complete. In this case, despite the burned-out bulbs and incomplete letters, Caleb is still able to perceive and understand the announcement for the upcoming movie.

Although Several Bulbs Have Burned Out on the Movie Buff